If Rocky Mount Prep was riding high fresh off their 32-0 takedown of KIPP P last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars took a 45-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tarboro Vikings on Wednesday. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 36-30.
Rocky Mount Prep's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amora Franklin, who posted four points along with 14 rebounds and five steals. Sumaya Lancaster was another key player, putting up 12 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Jaguars
| 01/15/25 @ Tarboro | 28 |
| 12/28/24 vs Tarboro | 17 |
| 01/07/25 vs KIPP P | 14 |
| 01/03/25 @ Northwest Halifax | 10 |
| 12/27/24 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 6 |
Even though they lost, Rocky Mount Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Rocky Mount Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Tarboro, with the victory, they broke their 15-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-7.
Rocky Mount Prep has already played their next game, a 41-40 win against Southeast Halifax on the 17th. Tarboro has also already played their next contest (against North East Carolina Prep), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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